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[LarryNTA@xxxxxxx]

I thought hunting was a banned topic on va-bird, LOL.  But, since this 
subject was posted, I would like to add a little perspective.  I'm 
retired 
from the US Fish and Wildlife Service.  For twelve of my more than 
thirty years of Federal Service I served as a National Wildlife Refuge Manager 
in 
Missouri, California, New Mexico, Michigan, Texas, and Nevada.  All of 
those States allowed hunting on Sunday.  In no case did I observe any 
significant conflict with Christmas Bird Counts or birding in general, either 
on or 
off the refuges.  Lawful hunters, particularly those hunters that work 
a 
normal forty hour week deserve the right to hunt on Sunday if they choose to 
do so.  As Suzanne said only 10 States retain this relict from 
Colonial 
days.  Times have changed.
            &
nbsp;            &
nbsp;       Larry Kline 


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